The U.S. government authorized a possible sale of 600 PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 missiles (PAC-3 MSE) to Germany for $5.0 billion.
The State Department made the determination to approve a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Government of Germany of PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $5.0 billion.
As reported by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) release, the Government of Germany requested to purchase up to 600 PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3 MSE) interceptor missiles (including ten (10) flight missiles for purchase).
Also included will be the following items: test tools and equipment; range and test programs; support equipment; associated publications and technical documentation; training equipment; spares and repair parts; new equipment training; transportation; quality assurance team support; U.S. government and contractor technical assistance, engineering and logistics; systems integration and verification; field office support; participation in the International Engineering Services Program and Field Surveillance Programs; launcher modification kits; MSE conversion kits; and other related logistics and program support items.
Patriot PAC-3
According to the manufacturer, Lockheed Martin, the PAC-3 family of missiles defends against threats – including tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, advanced threats and incoming aircraft – by direct hit-to-kill, which delivers exponentially more kinetic energy to the target than is possible with blast fragmentation mechanisms.
Building on the PAC-3’s combat-proven Cost Reduction Initiative (CRI), the PAC-3’s Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) extends the lethal combat range with a two-pulse solid rocket motors, providing increased altitude and range performance.
Seventeen nations chose the PAC-3 for missile defense, with the Patriot being the most widely deployed long-range air defense system in NATO, having proven its effectiveness in the war in Ukraine.
